Pantech C530 Manuale Utente

 

 

On July 10, 2003,  the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 

Report and Order in WT Docket 01-309 modified the exception of wireless 

phones under the Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 (HAC Act) to 

require digital wireless phones be compatible with hearing-aids.  The intent 

of the HAC Act is to ensure reasonable access to telecommunications 

services for persons with hearing disabilities.   

 

While some wireless phones are used near some hearing devices (hearing 

aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or 

whining noise. Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this 

interference noise, and phones also vary in the amount of interference they 

generate. 

 

The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating system for wireless 

phones, to assist hearing device users find phones that may be compatible 

with their hearing devices.  Not all phones have been rated.   Phones that 

are rated have the rating on their box or a label located on the box.  

 

The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user’s 

hearing device and hearing loss.  If your hearing device happens to be 

vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a rated phone 

successfully.  Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way 

to evaluate it for your personal needs. 

 

M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely 

to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not 

labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. 

 

T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to 

generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not 

labeled. T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. 

 

Hearing devices may also be rated.  Your hearing device manufacturer or 

hearing health professional may help you find this rating.  Higher ratings 

mean that the hearing device is relatively immune to interference noise. 

The hearing aid and wireless phone rating values are then added together. 

A sum of 5 is considered acceptable for normal use.  A sum of 6 is 

considered for best use.